The University of Sydney - Engineering

Note: From 2019 onwards, all engineering majors will be converted to the 48 credit point format, and several new majors will be introduced - details can be viewed in the 2019 degree structures.

You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/feit-your-studies-bachelor-of-engineering-majors

Note: This major focuses on development of an understanding of the relationship between properties of materials and their relationship to engineering design. Concepts covered include: mechanical properties; fracture and fatigue mechanics; composite materials; ceramics and glasses; structure- property relationships; and selection of materials.

The major is available to students who complete the four units listed (24 cp).

Note: This major is available to students who complete the 24 cp of specialist space engineering units of study listed and meet progression requirements. There are ATAR or WAM entry requirements for this major.

Note: At least 7 units (42 cp) must be completed.

Note: Students may take 6 credit points of free general electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free general electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculties of: (i) Engineering and Information Technologies (ii) Science (iii) Arts (iv) Sydney Business School

(2) Any other units of study approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Courses Committee, which will be published in an appropriate place by the Faculty.

(3) Any units of study approved by the Dean (or his/her delegate in these matters), or by the relevant Head of School or Program Director, on a case by case basis upon application by the student.